President Donald Trump says he will be granting full pardons to reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley.
The president spoke to Savannah Chrisley on Tuesday where he told her of the pardons for her parents.
Todd and Julie Chrisley are serving sentences for conspiracy, bank fraud, wire fraud, and tax evasion.
Trump told Savannah Chrisley he hopes to finish the paperwork on Wednesday.
“It’s a terrible thing, but it’s a great thing, because your parents are going to be free and clean,” Trump said on the phone call. “I hope we can do it by tomorrow. … I don’t know them, but give them my regards and wish them a good luck.”
Trump continued to suggest Julie and Todd Chrisley were “given a pretty harsh treatment, based on what I’m hearing.”
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Savannah Chrisley reacted in an Instagram Live, saying, “My parents get to start their lives over! My phone is going bananas right now, but President Trump gave them a full, unconditional pardon and for that, I am forever grateful. Thank you, President Trump.”
She also wrote in a statement: “For the past two and a half years, I’ve done everything in my power to fight for my parents’ freedom and bring them home. This moment is the answer to countless prayers, and I am beyond grateful to President Trump for seeing the truth and restoring my family.”
“This administration does not hand out favors. It examines the facts and stands up for what is right. I also want to thank Alice Marie Johnson for her unwavering support and our attorney, Alex Little, for being an essential part of this process,” she added.
Her statement continued: “Today is a victory for our family, but the fight against wrongful convictions and injustice within our prison system is far from over. I will continue to use my voice and platform to advocate for those who do not have one. Family is everything to me, and I will never stop fighting for what is right.”
